The Closed Door (1917)

By Jean de Bosschère

Book Overview

The Closed Door is a novel written by Belgian author Jean De Bosschere and first published in 1917. The story is set in an unnamed European city and follows the life of a young man named Victor, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Victor is a dreamer and spends much of his time lost in thought, contemplating the mysteries of life and the universe.One day, Victor comes across a closed door in the city that he is drawn to. He becomes obsessed with the door and spends hours staring at it, trying to figure out what lies behind it. As he becomes more and more fixated on the door, Victor begins to lose touch with reality and his own sense of self.The Closed Door is a surreal and haunting tale that explores themes of identity, obsession, and the search for meaning in life. De Bosschere's writing is poetic and dreamlike, creating a vivid and atmospheric world that draws the reader in. The novel has been praised for its originality and its ability to capture the imagination of its readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164162586
• ISBN13: 9781164162582
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"